Self-motivated Conveyancing secretary required

Company Description

Du Plessis Attorneys specializes in conveyancing, commercial legal services, estate administration, estate planning, and marriage and cohabitation contracts. The firm is committed to providing uncompromised satisfaction to clients and upholding the highest ethical standards. Building lasting relationships based on trust, honesty, and ethical conduct is a core value of the company.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a self-motivated Conveyancing Secretary at Du Plessis Attorneys in Bloemfontein. The role will involve the drafting of deeds of transfer, mortgage bonds, and all associated documents. This includes the application for transfer duty from SARS, obtaining rates clearance certificates from the local authority, uploading documents on Stordoc, opening sectional title registers, drafting pre-and post-nuptial agreements, drafting notarial deeds and servitudes, and performing all other general conveyancing procedures. The role also entails clerical work, communication, company secretarial tasks, executive administrative assistance, and customer service on a daily basis.

Qualifications

1. A Grade 12 certificate;
2. Proficiency in MS Outlook (MS Word, MS Excel, and other platforms);
3. Proficiency in LexisConvey and E4 Stordoc platform;
4. Exceptional computer literacy;
5. At least five years of experience as a conveyancing secretary;
6. The ability to work independently from inception of the transaction until the finalisation of the financial reconciliation and drafting of the settlement statement;
7. Extraordinary communication skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations;
8. Proficiency in dictation typing;
9. A stable family and home environment;
10. The ability to quickly learn new programs;
11. Own transport and a code 8 or 10 driver's licence;
12. Additional qualifications may be discussed during consultations if invited.